Abstract :
This article takes a look at an alternative to the current trend in British manufacturing of offshore outsourcing. Lean manufacturing, or more rightly a ´lean enterprise strategy´ which is an obvious solution is discussed. Lean is not just about cost savings, it is about creating a flexible, agile and responsive environment, with which businesses gain competitive advantage by servicing customers better at lower cost and with higher profits.
Keywords :
customer services; lean production; manufacture; production management; strategic planning; British manufacturing; competitive business advantage; cost savings; customer responsive environment; customer servicing; lean enterprise strategy; lean manufacturing; offshore manufacturing; offshore outsourcing;
